Lorient vs Clermont Prediction: the Most Boring Match of This Round?

Prediction for the Lorient vs Clermont match, which will take place on August 28. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After last season, it seemed that it would be difficult for Lorient from the very beginning. Nevertheless, Les Merlus have scored four points in two rounds, and in the opening game, they deservedly defeated Rennes (1:0). The home game against Lyon was postponed, which could not have been good for the team. The club improved the defense and goalkeeper position in the summer, but it will be difficult to assess progress due to the injury of Chrislain Matsima: he will not play against Clermont. Another defender, Igor Silva, is sidelined, while Thomas Monconduit played a significant role in Lorient's attack.

In the last round of Ligue 1, the Merlusians played an away draw with Toulouse, 2:2. Régis Le Brie's charges made several silly mistakes on defense which the opponents capitalized on. Lorient had a chance to rectify the situation, but with the score of 1:1, Terem Moffi failed to convert the spot-kick, and the opponents took the lead. Les Merlus lacked creativity, with the first goal coming from a free-kick before Ibrahima Koné converted the penalty.

Clermont has not easily remained in Ligue 1, although in the first half of last season, it even claimed the title of the solid average club. This summer, the club has changed a lot. Many newcomers arrived, especially in the defensive line. Mateusz Wieteska and Neto Borges became the main defenders, and Mory Diaw played three games as a goalie. Komnen Andric has generally been a good substitute for Mohamed Bayo: the Serbian forward scored a double in the 4:2 win over Reims. Jérémie Bela has already netted his first goal for Clermont. Mehdi Zeffan is out due to injury, and Elbasan Rashani is in the sore, having scored eight goals in the last season.

The day before, Pascal Gastien's charges defeated Nice 1:0 at home sensationally. Clermont shot a quick goal, then sat in their own penalty area and made it into a shutout. On offense, however, they blew: 7 shots, only twice in the net. Clermont was a little lucky at the end: the opponent received two red cards in 2 minutes, and it became much easier to hold the advantage.

Lorient has almost all the difficulties so far: they came to the start in good shape, but the postponement of the match seems to have taken the team out of the league rhythm. By the way, the game with Lyon was canceled due to the poor quality of the field. Against Toulouse, Les Merlus lacked creativity in the attack. A set piece goal and a penalty saved them. Clermont, after the departure of Rachani and the injury of Bayo, stalled in the attack, although the team had problems in the second half of last season. Now they are last in Ligue 1 in terms of xG. Only high realization of chances allowed them to win twice. Both can seal the shutout, so betting on the under looks logical.

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